So, as many of you know, there are a lot of new housewives that will be popping up on the Bravo shows over the next year. Let’s take a look at the confirmed and rumored new housewives…

First off, on “The Real Housewives of Orange County”, with the exit of Lynne Curtin at the end of last season, a spot was opened for a new wife. In steps Peggy Tanous, a good friend of current housewife, Alexis Bellino. Peggy is 41 and is married to a web entrepeneur.

Peggy Tanous

Meanwhile, it has been announced that Bethenny Frankel will not be returning for the fourth season of “The Real Housewives of New York”. Now, while that show already had enough housewives even with Bethenny leaving, they still have replaced her with Cindy Barshop. And don’t fear, Bethenny Frankel is currently filming a second season of her hit “Bethenny Getting Married”.

Cindy Barshop poses with Jersey Shore's DJ Pauly D and The Situation!

Over in my neck of the woods, “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” lost two cast members over the past season. First, Dina Manzo left the show about half way through this season, and then Danielle Staub sang her swan song after the two part reunion. That leaves two vacancies, one of which is supposedly being filled my Teresa Giudice’s sister-in-law, Melissa Gorga. According to Teresa, the two get along. According to Melissa, the two don’t really get along. So, let the drama ensue. Who will fill the 5th spot in NJ? Rumors have said that Teresa’s cousin may also be joining the cast, while other rumors still say that Kim Granatell (Danielle’s frenemy from this past season) may have a shot. I’ll let you know for sure when I find out. Also, Danielle is currently filming her own spinoff that does not yet have a title.

Melissa Gorga

Kim Granatell

Finally, we’re getting a whole new cast with “The Real Housewives of Miami”. Some reports say that there will be 5 women starring on the show, others say 6, and others say 7. Below are pictures of the 6 rumored stars of the show.

Adriana Sidi - Real Housewives of Miami

Alexia Echevarria - Real Housewives of Miami

Cristina Rice - Real Housewives of Miami

Elaine Lancaster - Real Housewives of Miami *Yes, she is a drag queen and will mark the first drag queen in the Real Housewives franchise

OK, so I know I’ve been MIA for a LONG time! And I’m truly sorry about that. But now I’m back with my newest passion…The Real Housewives. Of course I’m still into my shows that I’ve covered in the past (and will continue to cover again), but my biggest love is my Real Housewives franchise. So, get ready for me to blog about the first ladies of Bravo!

Lauri Waring-Peterson, Jeanna Keough, Tamra Barney

The show started with The Real Housewives of Orange County. Cast members from RHOOC include:

And, though it isn’t technically The Real Housewives, a sister show started recently called The A-List: New York. The cast of The A-List: NY includes:

Reichen Lehmkuhl

Rodiney Santiago

Mike Ruiz

Austin Armacost

Derek Lloyd Saathoff

Ryan Nickulas

So, get ready to be seeing these names pop up regularly in The Shadowcat Blog! Gotta run watch The Real Housewives of DC reunion, followed by the premiere of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and finally my other love, Jersey Shore.